Millwork Fabrication Engineer

This position qualifies for remote work.
This position is Salary, Non-exempt, 40 hours per week and OT after 40 hours.
Base Salary: $60 - $100k

Position is estimated to be posted for 30 days.

The Fabrication Engineer II at Digifabshop and CWKA is a senior contributor, team leader, and formal mentor. They are responsible for solving the team's most complex challenges by drawing from their deep expertise in areas like advanced technical automation, project leadership, mentorship, and business-focused process improvement.
What You'll Achieve in Your First 6 Months:

• Lead a Complex Project: Take full ownership of the engineering and modeling for a significant project, acting as the primary technical contact for the client and PMs.
• Deliver an Advanced Technical Solution: Solve a unique geometric or data challenge by developing an advanced parametric model, new workflow, or reusable analysis tool.
• Formally Mentor a Teammate: Be formally assigned to mentor a Fabrication Engineer I, guiding them to successfully deliver their first complete project component.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and, with the Director's approval, assist in refining a key company workflow or standard to improve team efficiency or quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced solutions to solve complex geometric, data, or workflow problems (e.g., via parametric scripting, legacy data integration, or data analysis).
• Lead the engineering and modeling for complex projects, acting as a primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams to ensure project success and profitability.
• Formally mentor Fabrication Engineer I's , providing technical guidance, reviewing their work quality, and driving their professional growth.
• Models and enforces the department's highest standards for data quality and fiscal responsibility, mentoring Engineer I's on meticulous time entry, data integrity, and the importance of meeting labor budgets.
• Serve as a key technical resource and partner to Project Managers, proactively identifying and solving workflow inefficiencies or client-facing challenges to improve project outcomes.
• Top performers may be invited by the Director to join the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) to lead department-wide R&D and standards initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Core Qualifications (What you'll need to succeed):
  • Solid experience in architectural fabrication or computational design, typically gained over 4-6 years.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring junior team members.
  • Advanced proficiency in Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.
• Preferred Qualifications (Great if you have them):
  • A Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience leading client-facing technical discussions.

This description is to be used as a general guide but in no way limits the job duties and/or the physical requirements of any one employee or job. Employees are expected to act as a team and perform duties as instructed by management. This description can be amended at any time and for any reason by the company. The employee is responsible for complying with all provisions of the employee handbook, local, State and Federal laws and with instructions of management at all times. By signing below, the employee acknowledges that s/he has received and read the above in its entirety.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Digifabshop is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital or domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, prior arrest or conviction record, pregnancy or related conditions, known relation or association with any member of a protected class, or any other protected class, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law. Digifabshop will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.